These beauty mistakes are ruining your skin

When it comes to skincare, the answers lie in the details. And more often than not, we all end up missing out on the smallest of details which can cause our skin to break out or look dull. We list down some of the most common mistakes that people make in their skincare routine to help you look your best, everyday.

Applying products in the wrong order: It takes an arsenal of the right products to create the perfect look. Moisturisers, serums, emulsions, mists, foundations, concealers…there’s just so much to put on! And all of it has an order too. In fact, if you’re applying your products in the incorrect order, you’re actually subjecting your skin to dehydration and irritation, which can lead to problems in the future.

Using the same pillowcase for weeks: This is something you should follow for general hygiene purposes. Using the same pillowcase for longer periods of time is one of the primary causes for acne. Your skin is in direct contact with the pillowcase as you sleep, and if it’s dirty, all the dust and the grime accumulated on it will get transferred to your skin, and clog your pores. Opt for silk and satin pillowcases over cotton or linen ones, and change them as often as every week to avoid these problems.

Always taking hot showers: Now we know there’s nothing like a hot shower to end your day with. But as great as it is for your soul, it’s just as bad for your skin. Skin produces natural oils to maintain its elasticity, which get stripped away by a hot shower. This results in the skin feeling dry, and unprotected against environmental irritants. We recommend you opt for lukewarm water instead, and leave the hot showers for when you absolutely need them.

Not applying skincare products on the neck: We’re all very careful about our face, and will often apply a plethora of skincare products to keep it happy and healthy. But more often than not, we forget to use the same products on our necks as well. Just like the face, your neck also needs nourishment and protection against the sun. Make sure to include your neck in the same skincare routine you follow for your face.

Not using SPF: Using SPF products on your skin is literally the best thing you can do for it. The sun can cause a lot of damage to your skin, like causing dark spots, wrinkles, discolouration, etc. Now most people do apply sunscreen before stepping out in the sun, but that is not enough. We’d suggest you use your sunscreen regardless of where you are and what the weather outside is like, to ensure that your skin is protected, always.

Not cleaning your phone’s screen: Your phone is in constant contact with the skin on your face. And we all know just how much we abuse our phones. It’s actually said that our phone screen end up having more bacteria than a toilet seat. And that is not something you want to subject your face to. Clean your screen as often as you can, and whenever possible, use headphones instead of bringing your phone in contact with your face.

Not using moisturiser because you have oily skin: We get it. You think that applying moisturiser on to your already super oily skin is only going to amplify the unwanted shine on your face, and result in more acne. But your belief could not be farther from the truth. Oily skin does produce more sebum than other skin types, but that does not mean it’s also getting hydration. If you fail to hydrate your skin only because it’s oily, it will end up producing more sebum to overcompensate. And that’s not really helping your casenow, is it?